Actes de la captivité et de la mort des P. Olivaint, L. Ducoudray, J. Caubert, A. Clerc, A. de Bengy 1872

This is a printed book of unknown date, made by diverse makers. Its title, in French, translates to "Acts of the captivity and death of P. Olivaint, L. Ducoudray, J. Caubert, A. Clerc, A. de Bengy." It tells the story of the captivity and death of several Jesuit priests. To understand the importance of this book, we might need to ask questions about the political and social events in France that led to their imprisonment. It’s worth considering the role of the Catholic Church in France, and the relationship between church and state at the time this book was made. The printing of such a book could be seen as an act of resistance, depending on the political climate. Further investigation of the archives, and of histories of the Society of Jesus, could shed light on the context for the book. This will enable us to interpret its meaning as a cultural object.